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Viva Spanish ’
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
According to National Geographic 5% of the entire world speaks English and an equal 5% speak Spanish! Does this surprise you? It surprised me. It also made me realize how beneficial it is for English speakers to choose Spanish as their second language to learn. We are happy to be a catalyst for promoting Spanish and hope that we can encourage Spanish language learning to adults as well as children.
So Spanish is popular and the sun is finally starting to shine in NE OHIO. We love EL SOL (the sun)!
Tags: Gladys Benitez-Reilly, Learn Spanish, reasons to learn Spanish, spanish classes, spanish language, Viva Spanish
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Monday, April 25th, 2011
I am so surprised that being Latina I have never known about this “crazy and fun” tradition! I attended surprise party for my Tio (uncle) from Venezuela last Saturday night in Ft. Lauderdale FLA. Did we have fun! There was live Latin music and great food. Then about 2 hours into the party the energy shifted to “wildness”! Hosts gave out light up eyeglasses, glow sticks, a variety of hats and blinking head gear. The music cranked up into salsa, meringue, bachata, and other Latin music forms. People young and old danced and traded their props. Great picture opps and just crazy. It wasn’t until the next day that I realized that this was not unique to this party but a long standing tradition for Latin parties. I even found some You Tube videos under La Hora Loca http://bit.ly/gSD8ZF .
I am posting some pics and videos on my fan page. Check them out! http://on.fb.me/fthSjg
Tags: celebration, Crazy fun Spanish, Fun Spanish, Gladys Benitez-Reilly, I love Spanish, Latin party, reasons to learn Spanish, Spanish traditions, Speak Spanish, Unique traditions, Viva Spanish
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Viva Spanish! Testimonials
Feedback from faculty and students has been positive” We have been very happy with Viva Spanish! The feedback we have gotten from faculty and students has been all positive. The teacher is very prepared for each class and it is amazing how she can readily move between age levels with so much energy. She is able to keep the students interested and excited at each grade level and the lessons, projects and activities are well thought out and effective. Sharon Brunkow, Principal St. Mary School – Elyria, Ohio
“Viva! Spanish has been a wonderful addition to our middle school curriculum!” Our students love the program! They are excited about learning Spanish and doing the projects/activities connected with their class studies. The teacher is fabulous! She knows how to awaken a love for languages in the students and puts them at ease as they learn vocabulary and gain understandings of the language. Sister Patricia Vovk, SND St. Peter School – North Ridgeville, OH
“Our after school Spanish Club is such a hit with the children in grades 1-5!” Through conversation, songs, and games, Señora Dora opens the minds and hearts of the children to Spanish. Children love the class and parents appreciate the opportunity afforded them through the Viva Spanish Program! Sister Patricia Vovk, SND St. Peter School – North Ridgeville, OH
“I would definitely recommend Viva Spanish!” Viva Spanish has been an excellent program for our center. The kids and teachers benefit because it motivates them to stretch their abilities. The teachers and the kids have learned a lot. Spanish is important in today’s world. I would definitely recommend Viva Spanish! Kathryn Isabel Site Supervisor, Hamilton/Lorain County Head Start Hear an interview with Kathryn.
“It’s a miracle to watch!” …It’s great to start out [language learning] when they are ready and open to accept it. I think it is absolutely beneficial to the children…it helps develop the brain… and it’s a miracle to watch! I would recommend Viva Spanish! They have been reliable and are kids have benefitted. Judy Emerine Site Supervisor, Oberlin/ Lorain County Head Start Hear an interview with Judy. 2010-2011
Tags: Gladys Benitez-Reilly, Head Start, Spanish for schools cleveland, St. Mary, St. Peter, testimonials, Viva Spanish
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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
I am excited that the curriculum we (Viva Spanish!) put together for a Spanish 1 Conversation class was right on target for the adult group. I observed the class last eve at Lakeland Comm. College in Kirtland, Ohio where 12 adults really engaged themselves in learning Spanish. Each wanted to learn Spanish for various reasons. One couple was there to learn because they traveled often to Mexico and another because she worked in healthcare and still another because he worked in the county court system and often had the desire to better communicate with Hispanics.
Many of the students in the class commented that they were surprised at how much fun the class was. They wondered why it wasn’t this fun in high school. The class focuses on communication and shortcuts to Spanish. The goal of the class is to “converse” and adults want to see results quickly and feel that they are progressing. The 2 hour class is held once per week and the teacher presents a weekly challenge rather than homework to “use your Spanish whenever you can before we meet again.” Even though “earlier is better” it’s never too late to challenge yourself to learn another language. And it can be really fun too.
Tags: Adult Spanish, Easy and fun Spanish, Fun Spanish, Lakeland Community College Spanish Conversation 1, Learn Spanish, Shortcut to Spanish, Spanish Conversation 1, Viva Spanish
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Because English and Spanish share many words of Latin origin, you will already be able to recognise more than 3,000 Spanish words!
For example, most English words ending in -tion end in -ción, e.g.
atención, publicación, liberación
There are also loan words in English of Spanish origin, including tornado, bonanza or patio. In addition, you’ll find many familiar American place names, dating back to the times of the Conquistadors: Los Ángeles, city of angels, Las Vegas, the dales, Nevada, snowy land, Florida, flowery and, yes, Amarillo, the Spanish for yellow.
The BBC – UK has a great website for Spanish beginners. http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/guide/facts.shtml
Tags: easy Spanish, easy to learn, Learn Spanish, Spanish, Viva Spanish, what you already know about spanish
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Last week, our Spanish meetup group met at a local Mexican restaurant for the sole purpose of practicing Spanish. We had natives of Venezuela and Ecuador attend along with ”gringos” interested in chatting it up in Spanish. The local regional newspaper reporter came along with a photographer to learn about our group. I welcomed the publicity because it would be a way to get the word out about our group and encourage more participation. Well, it worked because we have added 7 new members as a result!
What I never expected was the barrage of negative comments posted online as a result of the front page article. Many of the comments related to the immigration issues and attitudes about Latinos in America. It opened my eyes to the predjudices that exist. It also reinforced my mission at Viva Spanish! Learning another language helps to open yourself up to learning about other people and cultures and helps to influence acceptance and appreciation toward diversity. It is important to learn about other people and cultures as a pathway to opportunities and growth. Read article http://news-herald.com/articles/2010/06/04/news/nh2591476.txt
Tags: Attitudes about Spanish, Learn Spanish, Speak Spanish, Viva Spanish
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